Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 3+: 60 results shown for calipers.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• GET BACK ON TOPIC
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:39:19 -0700
  ...What do you know about front calipers making an initial "clack" when you apply the brakes, normal sound or is all lost and certain...
• Copy of: Getting bolts off calipers
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  17 Jul 96 12:52:22 EDT
  >I have an '84 Camper, and I'm trying to get the calipers off the front to >have the front calipers re-built, the...
• How to tell L from R brake calipers - 77 Westy ATEs
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:15:54 -0700
  So I'm eyeballing these two rebuilt ATE calipers that came with different part no's and I can't tell what makes them...
• 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2015 16:34:54 -0700
  ...I suspect the rebuilt calipers I installed several years ago, never worked 100% correctly due to poor quality assembly or parts. i.e. one...
• front brake hoses too short?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 17:11:47 -0400
  ...I've replaced all the brake lines and hoses on my 1990 2WD, as well as the front calipers. Hooking the new calipers up...
• Re: Brakes!!! Urg!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:49:24 -0600
  Jeff, In case it turns out you need the calipers, the PO of my van ('87 Syncro Westy) had new, as in brand new...
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 01:02:41 -0800
  ...Rotors > $118 ea., Calipers, $129 ea., bearings & seals $100. Labor $319. I know > calipers, same VW part # from Bus Depot are $79 ea. 60...
• Re: Dragging front brakes...why? how?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 18:42:18 -0500
  ...pistons in the calipers are sticking, and 2. the fluid return hole in the master cylinder is blocked thereby holding hydraulic pressure in the...
• Re: Identifying brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:00:57 -0400
  Just get loaded or semi loaded (complete but no pads) calipers. The ATE or Girling is interchangeable. On the 85 and earlier vans you...
• Re: Sick of the brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:35:11 -0600
  ...it has girling calipers, from all I can tell, it has > clips on the pins for the calipers. I am thinking the noise is...
• SUMMARY: front calipers & rusted bleeder valves
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 11:46:20 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...I was told by a few of you that it was worth changing just the hoses that feed the fluid to the calipers. Unfortunately...
• Re: Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:30:35 -0700
  On 10/10/07, Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> wrote: > > Are 1986-and-later brake discs & calipers interchangable between 2WD > vans...
• Re: Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:21:49 -0800
  If you want to switch to 87 calipers(86 was older type) you need to change whole lower suspension and sway bar.Late suspension...
• Brake Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Jason & Angela Ewing
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 12:16:54 -0500
  ...Do the later style calipers provide any better braking? I am trying to figure out my options. If the later 86-up calipers are...
• Re: help locating vendor for Wildwood parking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 05:36:12 -0800
  ...Since I decide to use the stock Vanagon front calipers, I need > to get the Wildwood parking brake calipers. I've tried a few...
• Re: Disc brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:04:46 -0000
  ...Disc brake calipers > >A couple of questions for the brake experts on the list. > >Does the later 'floating' brake caliper have any braking advantages...
• Re: caliper with broken bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 00:53:11 -0500
  >>Went to bleed my brakes and found that the bleed valve is broken off >on one >of my calipers. I will try to get...
• Re: calipers rattle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 21:01:15 -0700
  ...The calipers are rebuilt and came with new guide pins, >but the calipers I took off rattled also. How much play is supposed >to...
• Re: Flushing brakes ATE calipers rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0800
  ...Then bleed the upper valve like one piston calipers. If your caliper seals are grungy, you may want to remove them and clean/rebuilt...
• Re: Pin Insetion on Front Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:49:59 -0500
  ...Not sure (at this time) which calipers I have. Do both ATE >> and Girling use pins? The calipers (rebuilt) are relatively new (two >> years...
• Re: front brake hoses too short?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 18:10:29 -0400
  ...18:09 "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> napisał(a): > Are your calipers on upside-down? > > Here a pic of my Westy with early and...
• caliper bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 26 May 1998 10:34:08 -0400
  ...I need to repack the front wheel bearings in my '91, Bentley says to replace some selflocking bolts in the calipers themselves or in...
• Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 15:09:08 EST
  ...Reasons I don't want to use the Saab calipers: 1- I don't have any. 2- I don't want too much braking...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:16:07 -0700
  ...I wouldn't expect water to separate and collect in the bottoms of the calipers, but it can't hurt to bleed and flush...
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 08:54:56 -0800
  ...Rotors > $118 ea., Calipers, $129 ea., bearings & seals $100. Labor $319. I know > calipers, same VW part # from Bus Depot are $79 ea. 60...
• Re: Steering Knuckle "Modification" + Brake Caliper questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 12:41:40 -0800
  Those calipers will most likely have been rebuilt in Surrey - I used to remember the name of the place but.... Its not rocket science...
• FS: factory Vanagon alloy wheels with tires, 2 new brake calipers (Girling)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:09:35 -0400
  ...Also, 2 brand new calipers, with carriers, Girling brand to fit '86 to '91 Vanagons, $100/pair, will ship. Karl M 301-416-2453
• Re: Missing Nipple...Options? Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:32:40 EST
  ...My 1990 Carat is missing the brake bleed nipples in the front calipers. Anybody know of a fix...or do I need new calipers...
• Re: How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:29:19 -0500
  ...Just FYI but we sell brand new calipers for $79 each. They require your old ones as a core (not sure why) but the...
• Question about vanagon front disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sun, 17 Dec 2017 15:55:15 +0000
  Is there a definitive answer to what years or models of Vanagon had Girling front calipers... Is the caliper carrier the same...i.e...
• '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:34:01 -0500
  Is there any practical difference (mounting, whatever) between Girling and ATE calipers on the '86+ brakes? FLAPS wants to know which type, which I...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:43:16 +0100
  ...I definitely wanted NO modification of the vanagon�s suspension or the calipers. Since the calipers have the different bolt spacing against the vanagon...
• Re: finished caliper project
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Feb 2011 09:24:35 -0800
  ...You might not believe it, but the calipers were not readily available, I got what I needed to get going on Saturday, the other...
• Re: new calipers (e.g., from busdepot)?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:45:55 -0400
  These replaced original, never rebuilt, calipers on my 84 Westy… after my first failure when drivers side seal failed and started leaking at 190k...
• FW: SA front brake caliper part #?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 11:15:35 -0400
  ...SA front brake caliper part #? > Hello- > I was wondering if anyone knew the part numbers > for the calipers in the 'big brake kits' that...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:45:53 +0000
  ...My Smallcar rear disk kit came > >with Girling calipers and ATE rotors from an Audi 5000 > >TQ stationwagon. > > > >Tom > > > >--- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET...
• Re: How to spend $500 dealer credit in 40 days?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 11:19:08 -0700
  ...master cylinder, clutch slave and master, brake slaves rear, front rotors, calipers. These all go bad after 100 k miles and eventually need replaced...
• FS: front calipers and waterpumps, '86-'91
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 22:33:21 -0500
  ...2 pairs of brand new front brake calipers, includes mount!, '86-'91, $100 pair 3 waterpumps, 2.1, new, no-name but excellent quality...
• Re: Spongy Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:16:42 EDT
  Why did you replace the calipers?? Did you have spongy brakes before you changed the calipers ?? You may have master cyl. problems or rear...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:05:26 -0400
  ...Stanhope wrote: >I need to get new rotors+calipers for my old 84' westy >so i decided to upgrade to the 86'-91' disc...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:44:18 -0700
  Hey Neil, Hi Rebuilding brake calipers is frowned upon, though obviously it *is* done. You are seeing why it's not recommended to rebuild...
• Re: Pictures of calipers - L or R??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:27:13 -0400
  ...If the holes are identical on both calipers you have two of the same side. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: For Sale....Let's Scrutinize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:05:40 -0800
  ...re "Smallcar 11� front disc with dual calipers kit " I'm sure that does not mean two calipers per front wheel ...........?? well it's...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:52:46 -0700
  ...ha ha. ;) At this point, a local vendor has what I think are new, not remanufactured, newer style calipers. I installed a pair on...
• Re: Rotors, Bearing, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 14:15:29 -0700
  When I replaced the calipers on my 85, the new replacement calipers where made by a different manufacturer. The short metal brake line hooked...
• Question about replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 08:30:02 -0400
  Hi Folks, How many of you replace those self locking bolts that hold the front calipers on? I recently replaced the front pads on...
• Need rotors and calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 16:26:59 -0700
  Howdy people! I've got a set of rotors and calipers (real VW stuff) that came from my '89 Westfalia after just 3,000...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 22:04:28 +0100
  David Marshall wrote: > So, in your eyes, what my friend did is OK? Errm, well, I think untouched calipers are better. But it is...
• Re: brake caliper terms
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:24:38 +0800
  On 4/22/06, Ed <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I have been looking around for new brake calipers, and came across terms > I'm...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 20:12:23 -0600
  I guess its the Girling calipers that are full floating. The 87 I was planning my raid on had full floating calipers but I...
• Vanagon List Brake Special (Spring is coming!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:59:58 EST
  ...Front Pads (ATE)- $25 a set Front Calipers (ATE)- $135 each (New) Front Calipers (Rebuilt)- $49 each with a $20 core charge Front Caliper...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:43:22 -0400
  At 07:52 PM 6/28/2011, Jim Felder wrote: >Can you use 90 calipers, for >instance, on an 83? And can Girling and...
• Re: Big Brake Kit $575
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:08:42 +0200
  ...If only I could mount calipers on my vanagon�s rear! Then I would use the brakes from my old Audi 100, the calipers...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:56:07 -0700
  ...t expect water to separate and collect in the bottoms of the > calipers, > but it can't hurt to bleed and flush there too.
• Re: [Syncro] new brakes grind in tight turns when backing up
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:21:28 -0700
  ...Re: [Syncro] new brakes grind in tight turns when backing up > Check the inside of your rims for rubbing of the calipers. The brake...
• calipers, 2wd vs Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 23:38:52 -0600
  ...I just looked at them last night as I was cleaning up the calipers from my '89 Syncro. They don't look alike. The...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 01:39:09 EST
  Raimund, << I hope to get this system ready for half the price of the porsche system, using vented discs and calipers on the front...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:41:21 -0600
  ...It would be nice to know what USA vehicles the Smallcar kit is based on - what car(s) the calipers and disc fit stock...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 14:42:25 +0100
  ...but where to mount the calipers ??? 4-disc brake kits from Oettinger have a complete new bearing housing (?) with holes for mounting the calipers...
• Pin Insetion on Front Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Skip Laubach
  Sun, 12 Jan 2020 20:10:12 -0600
  > 84 > Replacing the pins on my front brake calipers. The pins go through holes in the caliper and through holes in the tops of...